Argentina have requested to play in their away kit for their World Cup semi-final clash against England on Wednesday.
The Albiceleste will renew their rivalry with England, as the two nations go head-to-head for the first time since 2002.
Lionel Messi is bidding to lead Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles; meanwhile, Jude Bellingham will be hoping to be England’s hero yet again.
Ahead of the World Cup semi-final clash in Atlanta, Argentina have asked to play in their dark blue kit and the reason why should be of slight concern to the Three Lions.
Argentina will wear their away kit vs England
Argentina will now wear their away kit for the World Cup semi-final clash against England, according to Gaston Edul.
The Argentine national team made the request to do so and have been granted permission by FIFA to wear their away kit.
For England against Argentina, this is an interesting symbol, as the South Americans wore dark blue for World Cup wins over the Three Lions in 1986 and 1998.
Diego Maradona produced a brace, scoring ‘Hand of God’ and ‘Goal of the Century’, during Argentina’s 2-1 win over England at the Azteca in the quarter-finals back in 1986.
12 years later, Argentina once again sent England packing, this time in the Round of 16, as David Beckham saw red ahead of a defeat on penalties.
Argentina’s away kit holds great significance against the Three Lions, and that is why the Seleccion were keen to wear it on Wednesday.
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